Yes, painting on silk is creating art on fabric, with silk as a canvas .Why silk painting?

Each technique has its own beauty. For people who can enjoy different texture silk is a pleasure

for the eyes . The shimmer and transparency of silk creates a delightful surface,good to touch

when you are wearing peace of silk or to have it as a painting on your wall.

For painting, always use the best quality China silk , Crepe de Chine is the most common type

used for silk painting. It has an even weave, a smooth surface and a velvety feel.

It is truly spectacularLiquid dyes and paints flow an move when applied to fabric.

To control this capillary action, a material called a resist is used. The use of resist defines the

migration of paints and dyes on fabric for color placement. It also decorate painting by creating

a beautifuloutline that can be in different colors. It can be clear ,black or metallic colors that

come from the tube with metal tip and alow you to create really vivid details with sharp , crisp

lines . Using colored resist adds dramatic dimensions to the painting.

Traditional silk painting dyes come in liquid developed exclusively for fabric painting and have

the unique quality of being transparent. When applied to silk, they move easily and that is one of

the most exciting aspects of the silk painting.Watching the colors move is an exhilarating

experience! When the painting is completed the dyes need to be steam- fixed so that they

become color-fast.


The painted silk looks beautiful after steaming;the colours become brighter and more intense ,

and the full sheen of the silk is restored.Now you can wash it, the color won't come off.

You dont need to wash wall hangings though, the color will stay for a long time like oil paint.

Liquid Paint For Silk

Finest Chine Silk